Fruit Explosion Oatmeal

A big bowl of oatmeal bursting with your choice of fresh fruits. Start your day off right.

Serves: 1 large serving

Prep Time: 5 min

Cooking Time: 8-10 min

Total:  15 min

A green apple, cherry, banana and  blueberry fruit explosion!

Ingredients

1/3 cup large flake rolled oats
1 tbsp. chia seeds
1 1/4 cups milk or soy milk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1-2 tsp. lemon juice
variety of fresh fruits cut into small pieces (as much or little as you like)
garnish with maple syrup, brown sugar, honey

Fruit Ideas
apples, pears, apricots, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, peaches, plums, bananas

Directions

1. In a pot set over medium heat, combine oats, chia seeds milk, cinnamon.  Stir often, until mixture becomes thick and oatmeal is cooked, about 8-10 minutes.  Stir in vanilla and lemon juice.
2. Note: add harder fruit pieces such as apples or pears when you begin to cook the oatmeal.  Add softer fruits such as berries or banana when the oatmeal is nearly cooked.
3. Garnish with maple syrup, honey or brown sugar and serve.